🌱 How a six-story fall in North Miami ended with a miracle
North Miami, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning North Miami! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a six-story fall in North Miami ended with a miracle
- Why North Miami parents should watch for this fast-spreading stomach virus
Also on today's calendar: Grouper Opener Party and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; breezy, nice, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
- Friday: Clouds and sun, a t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 4-year-old boy recovering in the hospital after falling out of apartment window in North Miami (wsvn.com) — A young boy is recovering in the hospital after falling six stories from a window at a North Miami apartment complex off Northeast 146th Street, suffering a broken leg but surviving. His family has since boarded up the window, and North Miami Police say they suspect no foul play as their investigation continues. Relatives say they’re grateful his injuries weren’t far worse. 
• Severe Stomach Virus On The Rise In FL: What To Know (patch.com) — Rotavirus, a severe stomach virus that can quickly dehydrate young children, is rising nationwide and being closely tracked in several Florida cities, including North Miami. Health officials stress that vaccination remains the best protection, noting many cases now require hospital care. Parents are urged to watch for dehydration signs and talk with pediatricians about vaccines and treatment options.
📸 Around North Miami
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Upcoming Events in
North Miami
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★ Featured events ★
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Grouper Opener Party
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
5:00 pm -
Le Corsaire Suite
The Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
8:00 pm
Friday May 1
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Line Dancing Classes
North Miami, FL Calendar , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
6:00 pm -
Civics Scavenger Hunt
Opa-locka Branch - -
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Opa-locka Branch -
10:00 am -
Tax Collector Mobile Office
North Miami, FL Calendar , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
10:00 am -
Drop in Tech Time
Opa-locka Branch -
4:00 pm -
Girls Who Code
North Miami, FL Calendar , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
4:00 pm -
D4 S.M.A.R.T Tutoring Program
North Miami, FL Calendar , 12500 NW 13 Avenue , North Miami
4:00 pm -
Parks Master Plan Community Workshop
North Miami, FL Calendar , 1525 NW 135 Street , North Miami
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
11:00 am -
Reel Time for Adults
Little River Branch -
1:00 pm -
City Council Regular Meeting
Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 18605 NW 27 Ave , Miami Gardens
5:30 pm -
Civics Scavenger Hunt
Opa-Locka Branch Library Opa-locka Branch -
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Citrus Shack Assistant Manager in North Miami Beach. Apply here.
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in North Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Miami here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Miami Beach
- Margarita Sanclemente Presents A Hidden Gem on the Intracoastal (hauteresidence.com)
- Report to SAO: North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph abused power (politicalcortadito.com)
- Celebrate Earth Day with Florida State Parks, Get Free Reusable Water Bottle (westorlandonews.com)
Surfside
- Broken records across South Florida signal strength at top of resi market (therealdeal.com)
- Condo market shifting in South Florida as new laws drive costs, slow sales (cbs12.com)
- Nobody Wants to Live at the Surfside Collapse Site (miaminewtimes.com)
Ok North Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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